Nayef Samhat, a native of Detroit, Michigan, holds a B.A. in international affairs from George Washington University's School of International and Public Affairs, a master's degree in international affairs from Columbia University, and a Ph.D. in political science from Northwestern University.

Nayef specializes in international relations theory and international political economy. He also studies the politics of the Middle East, particularly international relations in the Middle East. Samhat has published in Millenium: Journal of International Studies, International Politics, Global Society, and Policy Studies Journal. He also contributed to the anthology Global Society in Transition: An International Politics Reader. And he is the author of Democratizing Global Politics with Rodger Payne of the University of Louisville.

Prior to coming to Kenyon, Samhat taught at Centre College (1996- 2009) where he also served as as program chair, division chair, and associate dean.

Areas of Expertise

International relations theory, international political economy, politics of the Middle East

Education

Ph.D. Northwestern University
M.A. Columbia University
B.A. George Washington University's School of International and Public Affairs